unprotected state
[/ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd steɪt/]
noun phrasepl: unprotected states
estado desprotegido
1. A condition or situation in which someone or something lacks protection, defense, or safeguards against harm, danger, or vulnerability
The child was left in an unprotected state without parental supervision.
A criança foi deixada em estado desprotegido sem supervisão parental.
2. In computing/cybersecurity: a system, network, or data that has no security measures, encryption, or defensive mechanisms
The server was in an unprotected state, making it vulnerable to cyber attacks.
O servidor estava em estado desprotegido, tornando-o vulnerável a ataques cibernéticos.
3. In legal/political contexts: a territory or jurisdiction without adequate legal protections or diplomatic safeguards
The border region remained in an unprotected state during the conflict.
A região fronteiriça permanecia em estado desprotegido durante o conflito.
In Brazil, 'estado desprotegido' is frequently used in discussions about social vulnerability, especially regarding marginalized populations and inadequate public services. In the USA, the phrase is more commonly used in cybersecurity and legal contexts. The term reflects growing concerns about personal safety, data security, and social welfare in both cultures.
NYC Slang
wide open / sitting duck (informal equivalent for vulnerability)
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